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BSF rescues over 200 in Thrissur, aiding rehabilitation work

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Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) Besides performing their duty of guarding the country’s borders, the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are also playing a crucial role in Kerala calamity where they have rescued over 200 flood-affected people.

The border guards have also been extending support to rehabilitate those residing in camps in Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram and other districts in Kerala where worst floods in nearly a century have rendered lakhs of people homeless and as many as 370 dead this monsoon season.

The Central paramilitary force, who moved to the deluge-hit Thrissur on August 10, has been preparing food in nearby camps and distributing among the needy as well as helping in the rehabilitation operation, a force statement said.

Besides, the BSF personnel, irrespective of the rank, have also been collecting and dispatching the relief material to the affected areas, said the statement, adding that “a medical unit led by an experienced BSF doctor with all necessary medicines has been dispatched”.

Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by the BSF in Maala, Moorkanikkara, Koratty, Annamanada and Chalakkudy areas of Thrissur district, led by Deputy Inspector General, BSF, Thiruvananthapuram Sector, said the statement.

BSF Commandant Ajith Kumar, who is handling a force’s unit in Thrissur, told IANS: “We have deployed our 200 personnel in administration and other duties to extend all-out support. We have so far rescued over 200 stranded people.”

Kumar said four speed boats are engaged in the rescue operations in addition to our relief operations. “Initially the speed boats were used to rescue people. Now, as the water receded, they are being used to distribute foods and other materials to the people.”

“We are also assisting people in clearing debris and mud. We are providing carpenters to help in reparing houses. Water is receding but there is lot of mud and poisonous animals like snakes coming out. People don’t want to get back to their houses because of these issues,” Kumar added.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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